Which mechanism dictates increased melting point within polymers?

💡 Explanation

Reduced chain branching allows closer molecular packing, therefore it elevates the necessary thermal energy needed to transition into a liquid phase because stronger intermolecular London dispersion forces overcome thermal jostling. Rather than only intramolecular vibrations causing phase change.

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